Hi readers! It's been awhile. Eighteen whole months! Or more! Long enough that I really should re-introduce myself. I'm Astrid, a 31 year old Sydney-sider with myriad interests. I spent my twenties trying out many different careers, and now I've settled into a 9-5 reception/admin job because I realised that I work well with that… Continue reading I’m Back! And a Quick Re-Introduction.
My pick for September Calendar Girls: Back to School.
I'm back to blogging after being sick for two weeks, then catching up with life for another two. Welcome back!
I'm a third of the way to my $1000 fundraising goal for beyondblue. My training is amping up and I'm enjoying the endorphin burst from running.
I'm running in the Sydney City2Surf. Training is getting off to a good start, and I've raised $242 out of $1000 for beyondblue, who provide services for people dealing with depression, anxiety and suicide.
So, following my tradition (which as of this week will be two weeks old) of one non-Moby Dick related post per week, this week I’d like to share something I signed up for over the weekend. The SMH City2Surf. It takes place on the 12th of August and is 14 kilometres long! From the Sydney… Continue reading I’m Running in the City2Surf!
As mentioned yesterday, I'm taking today off from my travels with Ishmael (that would have been a good blog title, too), and doing a personal tag. Thanks again to Bree from In Love & Words for tagging me and giving this newbie a shout-out 🙂 The Basics 1 What’s your name? Astrid 2 Any nicknames… Continue reading 100 Truths Tag
Let me introduce myself. I'm Astrid, a perpetually messy twenty-nine year old who is still figuring things out. One thing that I figured out early on, is that I like stories; reading them, watching them, writing them, analysing them. I was first introduced to Moby Dick in grade nine. I went to highschool in California for… Continue reading Before We Begin
A blog about understanding and managing ADHD
Grow your knowledge
Apps for any screen
An Empyrean Cycle
Reading Into Our Past...
Never underestimate the quiet girl reading in her nook! She's lived a thousand lives.
A blog about books, TV, movies, makeup, and travel!
Modern Witch's Bookshelf
noun [kee-smash] a random string of letters and symbols typed out on a keyboard or touchscreen, used to signal intense emotion in written communication:
Follow the White Whale 